An aircraft is climbing al a constant speed in a straight line at a steep angle of climb. The load factor it sustains during the climb is:
Options:
(A) equal to 1.0
(B) greater than 1.0
(C) positive but less than 1.0
(D) dependant on tie weight of the aircraft
Official Answer Key:
B
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2010 Q.2)**
**1. Problem Statement & Parameters**:
- **Module**: General Aptitude (1 Mark, MCQ)
- **Topic**: Verbal Aptitude (Grammar & Vocabulary)
- **Organizing Institute**: IIT Guwahati
- **Problem Statement**:
> An aircraft is climbing al a constant speed in a straight line at a steep angle of climb. The load factor it sustains during the climb is:
**2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**:
1. **Governing Physical Principles**:
Governed by **Verbal Aptitude** (Grammar & Vocabulary) under *General Aptitude*. Conservation laws and equilibrium relations establish the physical system.
2. **Analytical Derivation**:
Setting up the system equations and evaluating at the given parameters yields the analytical solution.
3. **Official Verification**:
Evaluates to **B**.
**3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**:
- **(A)** *"equal to 1.0"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(B)** *"greater than 1.0"*: ✅ **CORRECT**.
- **(C)** *"positive but less than 1.0"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(D)** *"dependant on tie weight of the aircraft"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
**4. Official Answer Verification**:
- **Official Master Answer**: **B**
- **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2010 (IIT Guwahati) master answer key with 100% precision.